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Bridge over Mississippi River

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View from shoreline towards the bridge over the Mississippi River, built in 1874 and destroyed in 1910. Bluffs are in the background.

Date Created:
1910

Publication Information

Date Created 1910

Physical Description

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Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014FCO
Legacy ID
WHi 42464

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